Daw Khine Wai Thwe

Khine is a Certified Director and Faculty Member of the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) and a USAID Women Corporate Directors alumna. She brings extensive expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory engagement through senior leadership roles in leading Myanmar companies as well as multinational organizations including International SOS and British American Tobacco (BAT).

She previously led the government relations department at Yoma Group, aligning regulatory strategies with business objectives to support sustainable growth for listed entities Yoma Strategic Holdings (YSH) and First Myanmar Investment (FMI), alongside their development initiatives. Prior to that, as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Company Secretary at Digital Money Myanmar Ltd. (Wave Money), Khine was responsible for corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, stakeholder communications, and fostering strong relationships with regulators and partners.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Khine has partnered with the Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE) and collaborated with EuroCHAM, AmCHAM, and BritCHAM to promote responsible investment policies and improve ease of doing business. Through her work with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), she has advanced digital financial literacy to empower MSMEs in Myanmar.

As an Executive Committee Member of the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network (MYANWEN), Khine actively supports women entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and practical resources focused on empowerment and growth.

Beyond her professional commitments, Khine embraces the Rotary spirit of “Service Above Self” as a dedicated Rotarian. She also enjoys traveling and fashion.

U Thet Zaw Htwe

U Thet Zaw Htwe is the Head of Policy and Strategy at the European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (EuroCham Myanmar), where he leads strategic advocacy and multi-stakeholder initiatives supporting responsible business practices. Drawing on deep expertise in stakeholder mapping, regulatory risk assessment, and policy analysis, Thet has produced actionable policy guidance for multinational companies navigating high-stakes issues including banking, trading, political environment, and heightened due diligence. He currently leads various advocacy groups and working groups under EuroCham Myanmar, representing European businesses across diverse stakeholder levels.

With extensive experience engaging industry, development and other multiple stakeholders, he spearheaded the first-ever Cross-Internship and Human Resources Development Programme under EuroCham Myanmar’s HR Working Group and the first-ever private sector-led cost of living monitoring project in Myanmar. A frequent speaker at global forums, such as World Economic Forum, UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, Thet brings practical insights on building scalable partnerships that bridge gaps in complex and evolving economic contexts.

Daw Khin Soe Htaik

Daw Khin Soe Htaik is a legal and governance professional with over a decade of experience in labour rights, human rights, regulatory compliance, and strategic stakeholder engagement in Myanmar. She worked for international organizations, humanitarian actors, development partners, and private sector institutions on complex legal, operational, and governance matters in sensitive and evolving environments. Drawing extensive experience in labour law, internal investigations, policy analysis, and government liaison, she has led high-level engagement with government authorities, civil society organizations, and business leaders.

She has supported regulatory processes, institutional registrations, and employment compliance reviews in highly regulated contexts. With strong expertise in legal advisory, risk assessment, and multi-stakeholder coordination, she provides practical, context-driven solutions that bridge legal compliance, operational needs, and strategic decision-making across humanitarian, development, and corporate sectors.